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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,092.87, 12,139.04 and 2,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,092.87, 12,139.04 and 2,546.09 is: 3,819.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,092.87 : 12,139.04 = 2,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,092.87/12,139.04 = 2,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,092.87x = 12,139.04 × 2,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,092.87x = 30,907,088.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,907,088.35/8,092.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,819.05

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